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The Errand

  • 1980
  • 29m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
68
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Edward Kalinski and Philomena McDonagh in The Errand (1980)
ShortThriller

A wounded soldier is refused help by everyone he encounters.A wounded soldier is refused help by everyone he encounters.A wounded soldier is refused help by everyone he encounters.

  • Director
    • Nigel Finch
  • Writer
    • David McGillivray
  • Stars
    • Edward Kalinski
    • Peter Howell
    • Ray Roberts
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    68
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nigel Finch
    • Writer
      • David McGillivray
    • Stars
      • Edward Kalinski
      • Peter Howell
      • Ray Roberts
    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Edward Kalinski
    • The Captain
    Peter Howell
    Peter Howell
    • The Major
    Ray Roberts
    • The Farmer
    Philomena McDonagh
    • Girl
    Brian Attree
    • Assassin
    John Collin
    John Collin
    • Warrant Officer
    Timothy Morand
    • Lieutenant
    Tom Bowles
    • 2nd Captain
    Maurice Blake
    • Man on Bicycle
    Peter Ashley
    • Escort
    Dorothy Alison
    Dorothy Alison
    • The Farmer's Wife
    Simon Archer
    Simon Archer
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Cliff Castle
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Mario Davanzo
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    George Galitzine
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Colin Higgins
    • Officer training during opening scene
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Jones
    Alan Jones
    • Patrolman
    • (uncredited)
    Berwick Kaler
    Berwick Kaler
    • Garrett's voice
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Nigel Finch
    • Writer
      • David McGillivray
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    • Release date
      • 1980 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • London & the Home Counties, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Alizarin Productions
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      • £8,500 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 29m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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